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CRIMINOLOGY STUDIES IN THE UK
By undertaking a degree in Criminology, you’ll review critical approaches to the criminal justice system and gain an international perspective on crime and its role in society. You’ll develop and debate key issues surrounding crime to evaluate how effective we, as a society, are in responding to crime.
Criminology is about challenging what society often sees as supposed "truths", especially when it comes to graffiti, violence, gang crime, psychiatry, police, punishment, courts, prisons, and everything connected with the social support system. For example:
"Is graffiti a crime, or is it really art?"
"Is drug or substance abuse a crime, or is it a disease?" (or maybe neither?)
“Is violence increasing? If yes, then why?”
Criminologists actively participate in the criminal policy debate in terms of knowledge and views, and they bring new perspectives to the forefront.
Criminology will provide you with strong professional prerequisites for specialization in the relationship between crime, control, and society. Why do some become criminals and others don't? How can you fight crime? Criminologists work with these types of questions, often within the social or correctional services. They help with planning or management in terms of media, the judiciary, teaching or research.
Several of our partners also offer work experience or exchanges to another country included in the programme. Here you can gain professional experience by working in a company or organization and learning what it means to work within the criminology field. These can lead to other exciting opportunities for work experience, internships and, job opportunities later in your career.
At the undergraduate level this degree can occasionally be combined with other subjects including psychology, philosophy, politics, law, and sociology. What you choose could be the springboard for your future career! To find out what combinations are available, contact one of our advisors.
MASTER'S DEGREE IN ONE YEAR
With a bachelor's degree in criminology, there are many different master's degrees you can pursue, both in psychology and other socially oriented subjects such as sociology, management, social work and much more. You can take a master's degree in criminology if you have a bachelor's degree in many different fields, ranging from law, political science, social work, children and youth and psychology to sociology or health. Many postgraduate options in this area are one year in length!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Many criminologists have their main interest in research and investigation, but several criminologists target bureaucracy and government positions. Typical work opportunities will be in various sectors of government (including ministries at both the provincial or national level), youth work, drug and substance management services, but also often in prisons, education and in all forms of organisational work.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
If this is an area you’re interested in pursuing, your personal Across the Pond advisor will be happy to send you suggestions for studies that will suit your interests and align with your academic history.
With the assistance of your Across the Pond advisor, you will have someone who can help you with information about admission requirements (these can vary depending on your Canadian province or university), which studies are available at bachelor's and master's level and help find the studies and universities that best suit you with your background, grades, desire to study and possibly place of study.
As the studies and universities all have different criteria and levels, it is unfortunately impossible to state all the nuances here on this page, so to get the most accurate information tailored to you and your wishes, get in touch with one of our advisors.
All help from us is free and without obligation.
